Southern Raptaroo

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The Southern Raptaroo is a  Fauna item, and was designed by a Kickstarter backer.


Southern Raptaroo
The Southern Raptaroo
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A master of ambush, the Raptaroo uses its prehensile tail to balance on high branches or cling to trees before making a powerful leap onto its prey. It’s also known to sneak up on wandering cats, giving them a harmless (but startling) surprise. (KS-sponsored by Skeevertut)
Type  Fauna
Obtainment Method Wheatley & Crowley
Cost 9,500 
Sell Price 950 
Flavor
Nature  Timid,  Careful
Position
Taxonomy Class Avian
Stamina
Rarity
Debut Date Missing Date

Obtainment

Usage

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Faunapedia Entries

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General Observation

A master of ambush, the Raptaroo uses its prehensile tail to balance on high branches or cling to trees before making a powerful leap onto its prey. It’s also known to sneak up on wandering cats, giving them a harmless (but startling) surprise.

Entry I

Explorers first wrote about Raptaroos near Cogwheel, reporting a lack of sleep from their incessant whooping and cackling. While initially considered an annoyance, Raptaroos were gradually found useful for for pest control, eventually becoming useful sentries of silos and grain fields. Some settlements have attempted further domestication, but Raptaroos prove too erratic and mischievous for domestic duties.

Hunters trade their fur and feathers, and the Raptaroos goofy antics are often the subject of frequent local jokes and stories. Archaeological findings suggest that ancient families entertained prehistoric Raptaroos, especially by allowing them to interact with kittens, which is supported by their overwhelmingly friendly demeanor towards catfolk.

The species has been around for centuries, surviving due to strong adaptability and a lack of predators. They are most adept at arboreal living, and are assumed to come from the deciduous ecosystems dotting southern Kotemara.

Trivia

  • The Southern Raptaroo was sponsored by Skeevertut as part of the "Design a Companion" Kickstarter reward tier.